FORT PIERCE — They say that true love is hard to find, but when you visit Dogs & Cats Forever, you can be sure that love will find you.

Judith Murphy wasn't especially looking for love.

Rather, she had recently begun volunteering to socialize with the cats as they awaited adoption. When she met Precious, however, everything changed.

Even though Precious had been a house cat for most of her life, her owner had acquired too many animals and Precious was put outside.

When she arrived at Dogs & Cats she was dirty, thin, and flea-infested.

Additionally her tail had been injured to the point that half of it had to be amputated.

“She looked so pitiful.” said Judith.”I felt sorry for her.”

Judith began holding Precious every time she came to visit, and a few weeks later, she took Precious home.

Daisy, previously Precious, waits for new owner Judith Murphy on the couch.(Photo11: CONTRIBUTED BY JUDITH MURPHY)

Judith said that Precious (now Daisy) adapted immediately — eating well, exploring her new surroundings, and even playing with toys.

“No one who meets her believes that she's 8 years old,” said Judith.

Although Judith was initially concerned about adopting an adult cat rather than a kitten, she said that Daisy has excellent house manners, being extremely tidy around her litter box, using her scratching post, and understanding what “no” means .

“She has the quietest little meow,” said Judith, “and she never tries to go outside.”

Judith said that besides playing with toys, Daisy likes to cuddle with her on the couch.

“She follows me around like a little dog. She will even lick my hand,” said Judith.

Perfectly at ease almost at once, Daisy relaxing in her new home.(Photo11: CONTRIBUTED BY JUDITH MURPHY)

Judith explained that although she initially felt sorry for Daisy, that is no longer the case.

“She is really sweet and funny,” she said. “She makes me happy and I think she is happy as well.”

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